Lucintel forecasts that the U.S. HVAC equipment market is expected to depict a high growth during 2015-2020. The heat pump market will remain the largest segment in terms of value during the forecast period.

Many would like to see HVAC manufacturers demand proof from their dealers that systems have been installed and serviced correctly. But, commissioning takes time and costs money for all parties involved.

Many HVAC contractors like to provide warranties that offer longer labor terms, which they say gives customers more peace of mind.

Collecting money from customers can be a delicate situation, and there’s a fine line service companies have to walk so they don’t ruin the relationship with the customer.

What is the best way to deal with a customer who only wants to hear lower prices? 

Regardless how many times we marketers have been hung up on, you can’t deny we play a crucial role in a company’s development and the growth of the HVAC supply chain, as a whole.

The benefits of portables, including speedy implementation, reduced downtime, and cost-effectiveness, are continuing to gain recognition from end users. And, as end users experience these benefits and the resulting uptime, industry experts expect the portable market to continue to heat up.

Since they don’t have to stay in one place, portable cooling units have been known to show up in some pretty unique places. Here’s a closer look at how portable units are serving in some outside-the-box applications.

You’ve been waiting all year for the phone to ring and the bank account to start its recovery. Now that it’s here, are you prepared? 

The market will be driven by an increase in demand for energy saving in buildings and enhanced thermal comfort for occupants, in addition to the increasing benefits of chilled beam systems, such as low noise levels, floor-to-floor space savings, and good IAQ in various applications.